Job Opportunities at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effectively manage team of general workers safely perform the duties of a Learner Chargehand Diamond Drill and in the process achieve competency at this entry level role.
• Successfully complete on the job practical work and theory at the M&RC Training Academy.
• Safely operate diamond drilling equipment under supervision.
• Follow lock out procedures.
• Effective engagement with facilitator, coach, assessors and site team.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and timeously.
• Understand and comply with M&RC’S standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation, escalate and report timeously.
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives.

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Trade Certificate or Team Leader Certificate
• Diamond Drill Operator technical skills Certificate or similar (preferred) 
• Valid EB Driver’s License (advantageous)
• Competent A & B certificates (If not obtained, obtain in-house)
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Team Leader underground if in possession of a Team Leader Certificate
• Experience on Diamond Drilling Operations is advantageous if in possession of a Trade Certificate
• Sound knowledge of Diamond Drilling Operations, equipment and methods
• Understanding of a baseline risk assessment with ability to complete an issue base risk assessment independently.

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Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective daily planning, organising and control within area of responsibility to achieve daily production, quality and safety targets
• Management of materials, consumables and explosives within tolerances for total section
• Accurate, timely, thorough reporting in line with the DMR, M&RC and client requirements
• Managing team performance and ensuring a competent, motivated and positive team
• Compliance with SHEQ, M&RC and client standards, policies and procedures
• Team and Self understand and comply with M&RC and client standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Ensure cost containment in section
• Monthly planning and measuring of total section
• Effective Team and self-management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives
• Development and mining construction for total section

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4
• Blasting Certificate of Competency
• Recognised Shift Supervisor Certificate
• Sound planning and organising skills
• Studying towards a Mine Overseer Certificate (advantageous)
• Good Leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mining environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience in shaft and Orepass rehabilitation / secondary support such as wire mesh and lacing, installation of long anchors and specialized support projects in a supervisory or management position
• Previous experience as a miner general or equivalent in mining environment
• Experience in managing subcontractors in mining, construction and underground environment
• Planning, production and shaft rehabilitation skills with sound knowledge of mining operations